Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

How do Arthur’s knights first react to the Green Knight’s challenge?

What did the second blow of the Green Knight's ax represent?

What is the consequence of the blow the Green Knight receives?

The Green Knight/Lord Berkilak

What does the Green Knight NOT bring to the court (which would be unusual for a knight)

How long does the person who engages in the game have to fulfill his end of the bargain?

What is the Green Knight's Christmas challenge called?

What is the Green Knight carrying?

What does the Green Knight reveal about his identity?

How are Gawain's problems solved on Christmas Eve day?

How does Gawain react when he finds out the truth about the Green Knight?

How many times does the Green Knight swing the ax?

What bargain do Gawain and his host make?

How is the writing style of this story similar to that of Beowulf?

What are the items that Gawain receives?

What has Sir Gawain learned from his second encounter with the Green Knight?

How does Gawain make his offer to stand in for Arthur seem humble, not boastful?

What did the first blow of the Green Knight's ax represent?

Which of the three blows of the ax actually made contact with Gawain?

What does the Green Girdle symbolize for Gawain?

What did the first blow of the Green Knight's ax represent?

What strange sound comes from the vicinity of the chapel?

Why does the Green Knight laugh at their response?

What is the guide’s advice to Gawain as they approach the Green Chapel?

When does the story begin?

Who interrupts the celebration in the beginning?

Who inhabits the castle?

When does Gawain begin his quest?

Who FIRST accepts the challenge?

What is the setting at the beginning of the story?

Why is the Green Knight green?

Describe the Green Knight's appearance

Why does Sir Gawain eventually volunteer?